‘Houses on the line’: Tax disputes to become easier for SMEs, but is earlier intervention needed?
Businesses with tax disputes will have an easier go of things under a new coalition policy, which will establish a dedicated concierge within the ASBFEO.
Public servant fired for bringing explosives to work loses rehire bid
A worker who allegedly brought explosives, pistols, a rifle and a shotgun into work in a bid to socialise with colleagues has lost an unfair dismissal case.
Corporate red tape reductions to save SMEs $300 million over four years
The federal government has unveiled ASIC red tape reductions that will save about 2200 SMEs almost $37,000 each year by removing reporting requirements.
Fourth time’s a charm: Will Lime be the bike sharing startup that works in Australia?
Bike sharing has failed to launch multiple times in Australia, but that fact isn't deterring Lime from giving it another go.
The upcoming Victorian state election: What businesses needs to know
Victorians are headed to the polls, and there are hundreds of election policies to consider. Here's what businesses need to know.
“Businesses just give up”: Government considers simplifying ATO dispute resolution process
The government wants to make dispute resolution between SMEs and the ATO easier, amid concern many businesses are finding it difficult to fix problems.
ATO fraud report: Tax watchdog calls for improved transparency in wake of police investigation
A report into fraud within the ATO has recommended the conduct of senior officers receive more robust scrutiny after Operation Elbrus.
TPP-11 explained: What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership and is it good for business?
The TPP-11 is what's left of the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership after President Donald Trump pulled the US out, after a decade of negotiation, in 2017.
Cyber cars: Why independent auto retailers are reporting sales they haven’t made
Calls are growing for a code of conduct to be developed amid concern independent auto retailers are being pushed to extreme lengths to stay afloat.
Federal Government says it will take action if businesses are ripping off consumers with high petrol prices
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has committed to taking action if businesses are found to be ripping off customers after a recent spike in petrol prices sparked consumer outrage.
Surplus here we come: What the government’s budget deficit tells us about the Australian economy
The government’s final budget outcome for 2017-18 is a deficit of $10.1 billion.
Whack a mole: How Australia is scrambling to regulate Chinese technology
I imagine Australia’s government feels like it’s playing whack-a-mole right now as it tries to regulate Chinese information and communications technology.
